LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 firmware update

• Improved performance of O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)

At http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

Isn't that the old update from September 2011?

Are these firmware updates for lenses ok to install with a hack installed?

Panasonic's 100-300mm Lens is a very good lens to use with the hack. You can get up close with objects 200 meters away.

If only Panasonic would make longer lenses, which were just as good. Using a video scoping method is great for getting up close and getting some snaps.

I have picked up a trick with the video scoping side though. You can use Photoshop CS5 to re-size the image thus creating a 16.2 mega pixel image like the GH2. Its not 100% as good but its better than nothing.

ha ha just noticed I put Austrin Martin. It supposed to be Aston Martin oops.

@cchrimsbroome - that's Aston Martin

It appears that Panasonic updated the firmware of the 100-300mm lens (again).

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index2.html

2012/01/25 Ver 1.2
Improved the stability of O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer).

I have been working with the Driftwood 244 for months now and rarely post video outcomes, but recently I started to push the 244 envelope by using a 300mm FD mount Canon F4. I continue to be knocked out by the results. I have to admit that my panning abilities stink but still the end result is ... more than expected. I have worked the 244 with 24MM FD Canon and have been quite amazed at its results as well, I can not imagine that the 244 could get even better. The Stalin Team must be compensated for their incredible work to date and their continuing efforts...Give, Remember someday the expansion of the GH2 firmware will cease and we will hold a very small camera with huge abilities. There is no tweaking of this footage.... it is raw. ISO 160 at a 50th. Cinema Mode. 300MM or 4/3 600MM

I just wanted to share the FOV of the Panny 100-300. There was alot of wind so there was excessive RS at the telephoto end. I'll probably do one more of these tests with no wind to see if it lessens the severity of the 'vapor' artifacts. I think that will always be there but it depends on the weather. I don't believe OIS or hacks can take care of it. If you guys know of how to minimize it, please share. I may be asking too much of the cam cause the reach is an insane 1,560mm (w/ETC) :)

Optically, I’d say this lens is on par with other super tele zooms for any system, that I’ve used anyway. Granted I’ve not yet used the EF 200-400 f/4 +1.4x TC, but that is largely because I’ve already promised all my organs and appendages to various research facilities and can’t see me selling off a child to afford one. Plan on using higher ISO settings to gain access to fast enough shutter speeds to account for hand shake or certainly for moving subjects. I have yet to find a situation where I’ve felt the need to stop down past f/8 though and from what I’ve seen, f5.6 – f/8 is about the sharpest that this lens gets, so unless you really need to increase the DOF,

http://tysonrobichaudphotography.wordpress.com/2013/07/10/panasonic-lumix-100-300mm-waste-of-time-or-amazing-value/

Curious as to why you'd ever use a lens this long hand-held

@Vesku - I purchase my copy of 100-300mm Panasonic lens 4 years ago (2011) and haven't had any problems...and I'm not gentle with the lens (day hikes, bicycle). Very unfortunate that you have encountered the problem twice. :-(